The Roy Rogers Band
Meet the Band


ROY ROGERS - Roy is the founder and namesake of this polished group of musicians. He's a very accomplished and dynamic guitar player capable of playing many styles, but his heart is in rock and blues. Roy has played and jammed with such national acts as "Buddy Guy", "Etta James" (R.I.P), and "Clarence Gatemouth Brown". Roy toured the upper Midwest with several bands and played well known clubs with bands such as "Twin City Blues Express", "Fortune", "Roxx" and "The Trigger Band". Roy has also had the privilidge of jamming with Buddy Guy at Buddy's Chicago hot spot, "Legends".

JEFF MERRILL - Jeff was born in Augsburg, Germany and grew up in a musical home. He just naturally sang along with the songs on the radio and his parents knew their five year old son was vocally inclined. Jeff has pursued his musical aspirations by fronting various bands including "The Choppers", "Dawgwild", and Bad Company Tribute Band "Rad Company". His vocal influences include Paul Rogers, Robert Plant, David Coverdale, Elvis, and Rod Stewart, to name a few.

DAVE HALL -  Dave started playing guitar and singing at age 12, and hasn't stopped since. Dave's  musical journey has included stints during the 80's in Northern California with Rock Bands "Crystal Axe" & "Who Cares" (yes that really was the name of the band) and before joining the RRBand band spent 5 years with Twin Cities Rock Cover Band Stone Halo, as well as occassional duo and solo acoustic shows.  Influences include Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, Neil Young, and many more. 

MARK HERTZ - Mark has been playing bass for over 30 years. He's played with many of the Twin Cities best musicians. His experience includes playing in all the major clubs in the Twin Cities as well as a host of private parties and corporate events. Marks musical influences are endless, and his ability to play many different styles is amazing. Mark has had stints with "GB Leighton", "The Disturbance", "Electraglide", and the "Dawglin Wranglers".

TOMMY ROCK - Without a doubt one of the best and most dynamic drummers in the Twin Cities, Tommy brings exuberance, energy, and excitement to every show! He has years of experience playing in bands such as The Mad Clowns, Elixer, Stone Halo, & Love Removal Machine, to name a few. Tommy's  influences include  John "Bonzo" Bonham, Neil Peart, & Keith Moon.